Girl

Girl

A girl is any female human from birth through childhood and adolescence to attainment of adulthood when she becomes a woman. The term may also be used to mean a young woman.

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Famous quotes containing the word girl:

    “Surely spring will allow
    a girl without a stitch on
    to turn softly in her sunlight
    and not be afraid of her bed.”
    —Anne Sexton (1928–1974)

    “I think the girl who is able to earn her own living and pay her own way should be as happy as anybody on earth. The sense of independence and security is very sweet.”
    —Susan B. Anthony (1820–1906)

    “You’re his girl and he’s your feller
    And all the rest is “talk.””
    —Oscar Hammerstein II (1895–1960)